“I really want to keep on opening doors for myself, and others who want to come in.” WantDoorsOpeningOpening Doors Author:Genesis Rodriguez
“Making a fool out of yourself and putting it on the Internet is one of the best bonding experiences you could have.” FoolInternetBonding Author:Genesis Rodriguez
“I love Miami; I miss it so much. I miss the beach, the peace it brings you. I love the sound and smell of the sea.” SoundSeaMissingSmellBeachMiami Author:Genesis Rodriguez
“I especially want to change the way we as Latinas see our beauty. I feel that there is a misinterpretation of what we're supposed to look like.” WayWantFeelsLooksLatinaMisinterpretation Author:Genesis Rodriguez
“Although telenovelas have been part of my world since childhood, I always felt like I had to be something that I wasn't. I had to put on so much makeup and wear a push-up bra and have huge hair with blond highlights. I was falling into a mentality where "more" was more beautiful.” WorldHas BeensBeautifulFallFeltChildhoodHugeHairMakeupMentalityHighlightsBrasPush Ups Author:Genesis Rodriguez
“As soon as I came to L.A., I was told that I was exotic. I'd think, But I'm from Miami! I'm as American as a cheeseburger!” ThinkingExoticMiamiCheeseburger Author:Genesis Rodriguez
“I want people to consider talent without a last name or a race attached to it. I knew it would be a long path but also worth the struggle. That's when I got my confidence and when I started to figure out what beauty is.” PeopleWantLongWould BeLastsNamesRaceStrugglePathTalentFigures Author:Genesis Rodriguez
“I loved that people loved my dad. He never said no to an autograph but didn't make fame a "thing" or act any differently. And it was beautiful to have that support from his fan base when I started to study acting.” PeopleBeautifulActingSupportStudyDadFameMy Dad Author:Genesis Rodriguez
“A director once told me, "You need to act like you're on mute and speak as though the viewer is in the other room doing the dishes." You become a part of the house. We can make fun of telenovelas, but not to the point where we're mocking them.” HouseSpeakFunLike You Author:Genesis Rodriguez
“Telenovelas have been part of my world since childhood, I always felt like I had to be something that I wasn't.” WorldChildhood Author:Genesis Rodriguez
